2007-01-13 09:25:55 · 21 answers · asked by Demi 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I find mostly women are offended!
2007-01-13 09:30:16 · answer #1 · answered by Celeste P 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
According to old English traditional etiquette, it's not proper unless you've known the person for a while or there is a purpose for the question. These days, I would think only women over 30 years would be offended, if at all.
2007-01-13 18:19:12 · answer #2 · answered by Smokin' Dragon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Men no we are usually proud (and sometimes surprised) to have lived as long as we have that's why all really old guys tell you how old they are with out being asked most times. Women are usually profoundly offended they for some reason want that to be a guessing game and mostly feel younger than their age would indicate and therefore take offense.
2007-01-13 17:36:26 · answer #3 · answered by crawler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is Ms Manners speaking. To question a lady over the age of 18 about her age is extremely rude. to question anyone over the age of 30 is extremely rude. Some people may not be offended by the question but it is still rude to ask. Never mind why.
This is babydoll again: I do not find the question offensive but I understand why some do. We live in a youth oriented society where people are often discriminated against because of their age and everyone is doing everything in their power to look as young as possible from purchasing creams and lotions to submitting themselves to painful surgeries. Not everyone has discovered the fountain of youth as I have.
2007-01-13 18:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by babydoll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some people are offended. Some are not. I rarely do ask anyone how old they are, unless it is really important that I know. Some people give their age away as well.
2007-01-13 17:30:12 · answer #5 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Generally, people like to believe the following:
a) That they will live forever
b) That they are one of the most attractive people
c) That they are sharp, quick and witty
When you ask a question that threatens these beliefs, yes, they become offended. So it really depends on how secure the person being asked is.
You have to be clever and complimentary to people when asking these questions to avoid offending them. Give them an opportunity to volunteer the information without being asked.
"Oh my, this must be your lovely sister!"
-when you obviously know you are being introduced to her mother...
I know this kind of thing seems hokey and outdated but true etiquette does not yield to changing times.
2007-01-13 19:31:52 · answer #6 · answered by rabble rouser 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some people are offended. I tend to try and not ask them. I try and judge them by them being them not by what their age says about them.
2007-01-16 00:57:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am offended when people ask me that, because I think that their view of me changes when they find out how old I am , whether they thought i was older or younger.
and I also believe that they're sizing you up when they ask
2007-01-13 17:34:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends-----------I love it. Then, I am 66, and I still pass for 50, so I liked to see the looks on people's faces when I tell them my age.
2007-01-13 17:30:46 · answer #9 · answered by Shossi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only after the age of 30
2007-01-13 17:30:36 · answer #10 · answered by Clarkie 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋